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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.27, 2,841.99 and 1,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.27, 2,841.99 and 1,175.35 is: 1,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.27 : 2,841.99 = 1,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.27/2,841.99 = 1,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.27x = 2,841.99 × 1,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.27x = 3,340,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,332.95/2,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.10

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